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Pregnancy and Postnatal Care
◗ Caring for you is caring for your baby
At Women’s & Pelvic Health Physio Riverland our goal is to empower & educate women through every stage of pregnancy, prepare for birth & heal after birth safely.
Pregnancy and childbirth is like preparing for a marathon, you prepare physically and mentally, if you sustain an injury then you would see a medical professional, so why not do the same after childbirth!
We provide evidence-based information to women during pregnancy and the postnatal period. This paired with personal preferences, will enable informed decision making throughout their journey.
Pregnancy Care:
Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
Pelvic floor muscle assessment
Management of wrist conditions
Education around safe exercise
Birth preparation education
Hiring of obstetric TENS unit
Fitting of pregnancy support belts and compression garments such as the SRC shorts and leggings
Postnatal care:
Laser therapy for perineal tearing
Assessment abdominal muscle separation + function
Treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
Bowel management
Postural, feeding and baby carrier assessment
Treatment of mastitis and blocked ducts
Guidance around return to exercise
